"Chip" wrote in message ...
Folks, read the original message. He said "pool" not "pond". This is a
very common problem here as many people are walking out on their
McMansions' over-priced mortgages and abandoning house and POOL. The
local authorities, after getting a complaint from the neighbors and
determining that the property is truly abandoned will go in and put
mosquito fish in the filthy stagnant water to help keep mosquitoes down.
Some will spray oil on the water.

Gunite POOLS will crack in the heat if not at least half filled with
water.

Chip
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Oh, I haven't heard of gunite pools here. It sounds like these abandoned
pools can be a health hazard. Not only because of mosquitoes but children or
pets can fall into them and drown.
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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